This Standard specifies essential safety requirements for plugs and socket-outlets, as defined in Clause 1.4, intended for use at extra low or low voltages and a rated current not exceeding 32 A for household or similar purposes. (For extra low voltage plugs and socketoutlets, see Appendix E.)

This Standard does not provide guidance on the following:

(a) Appliance couplers (see AS/NZS 60320.1).

(b) Installation couplers (see AS/NZS 3131:1995 or AS/NZS 61535.1).

(c) Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for general industrial applications (see AS/NZS 3123).

(d) Plugs and socket-outlets for moveable appliances (see AS/NZS 3131).